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- 1Japan swings from rice shortage to surplus in two years▼Japan went from a rice shortage to a rice surplus in two years, due to drought, tourism and the U.S.
Japan has shifted from a rice shortage to a rice surplus in roughly two years, according to Fortune. The reversal is attributed to a combination of factors: drought conditions that had previously squeezed harvests, surging tourism that drove up domestic demand, and trade dynamics involving the United States. The swing has drawn attention given the political sensitivity of rice prices in Japan, where rice costs have been a major consumer concern.
- 2Nearly half of US home sellers now offering incentives to close deals●From cruises to $20,000, almost half of home sellers are offering incentives to unload properties
Roughly half of home sellers in the United States are now offering incentives to attract buyers, according to Fortune. Perks range from cruise packages to cash bonuses of up to $20,000, reflecting a cooling housing market where properties are sitting longer and buyers hold more negotiating power. The trend marks a notable shift from the pandemic-era seller's market.
- 3ShinyHunters widens PeopleSoft hacking campaign●ShinyHunters expands PeopleSoft hacking spree days after defacing the FBI jobs site
The hacking group ShinyHunters is broadening its attacks targeting Oracle PeopleSoft systems, according to Fortune, just days after defacing the FBI's jobs website. The expansion suggests an ongoing and escalating campaign against the enterprise software platform, with the group showing no signs of slowing despite law enforcement attention following the FBI site defacement.